Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts

Fat Quarterly Magazine co-founder Tacha Bruecher takes a fresh look at an old favorite—English paper-pieced hexagons—with current fabrics and settings for quilts, table toppers, and more.

Look just beneath the surface.

Create along with mixed-media master Sherrill Kahn as she shows you dozens of ways to make luminous textures and surfaces on both paper and fabric.

For the love of longarmBuild your confidence and master more skills with easy-to-follow instructions for how to use a longarm machine.

Discover the stories behind the quilts Bring a bit of Elm Creek into your home with the latest quilt designs inspired by the New York Times best-selling series Jennifer shares her inspiration for the characters in her last six novels - their quilts and their stories Includes the popular Cornucopia of Thanks sampler with blocks to symbolize what you are thankful forYou will love this beautiful new group of traditional quilt projects, including two Hawaiian-style patterns and a Double Wedding Ring quilt.

Learn Precision Piecing from an Award-Winning Expert * The must-have book to take your quilting to the expert level * 7 new projects * Tips to improve your skills at every step of the quilting process * Learn to create the perfect 1/4"e; seam, sew straight, and chain piece for efficiency * Hundreds of illustrations and photos for clear direction * Use color like Sally for exquisite results Sally shows you how to bring accuracy to every step: pinning, cutting, sewing, and pressing.

Thread, Paint & Inspiration - the Sky's the Limit!

Gloriously modern gardens New Pattern Pack features a center medallion block, 11 smaller blocks, and an appliqued border design Perfect your modern folk art look with improvisational piecing and asymmetric applique blocks Mix-and-match blocks are ideal for a variety of projects, from stitching up small pillows to adding pizzazz to simpler quilt designs Both beginning and experienced quilters alike get great results with Piece O' Cake's stash-busting patternsThe Piece o' Cake ladies are back with an adorable set of 12 more improvisational applique designs with full-size pattern sheets.

Goodbye, dull quilts!

Kaleidoscope - the very word promises surprise and magic, chance and change.

Ein eleganter Pageturner um ein Gemälde aus dem 17.

Faith, family, hard work, and second chances are at the core of every great American story.

The author says: "e;The stories in this collection are an outgrowth of my lamentable childhood, as well as a reflection of those things in life which I found fascinating--in that they could mentally take me away from the horror of my daily life, and at least on the level of imagination offer me something worth waking up each morning for.

Everything you need to know about quilt marking all in one handy reference book, by the author of 65 Drunkard's Path Quilt Designs.

The object of this volume is to try and lessen the number of dreadful pauses which so many hostesses have experienced with their guests when no one bad courage enough to propose a new game, or had foresight enough to come prepared with a mental list of games that have a right good swing to them.

Creative new patterns and projects combine with classic techniques and 150 step-by-step photos for a trendy take on hand-woven clothing and crafts.

Create beautiful hand lettering with the first book dedicated entirely to the use and mastery of modern brush pens.

More than twenty-five creative designs for one-of-a-kind upcycled projects using the world's most widely available reclaimed wood!

Soothe stress, heal the body, and smell fantastic with lush DIY bath products including meditative, chakra, and astrology blends-and even mixes for men.

Learn how to make your own nail polish colors to create personalized, customized looks just for you.

The first thing you need to consider before you begin the process of learning how to make costume jewelry is what type you wish to make.

Create natural, moisturizing, aromatic soaps at home that are easy to make, inexpensive, and a joy to use.

Award-winning quilt maker, Elsie Campbell, loves to take homemade fabric yardage and turn it into stunning, pieced, string quilts, whose leftover yardage can then spawn an appliqued "e;sister"e; quilt.

Once again, expert quilt designer Elsie Campbell presents a book of quilt patterns that are one part innovation, one part thrift, and a whole lot of fun!

Transform everyday money into gorgeous art with these original origami designs.

A collection of eye-catching 3D effect crochet patterns for different sized blankets and throws, that all have an optical illusion effect.

Do you want to paint quick, loose watercolours?

Learn hand and machine sewing techniques and helpful advice to help you create twenty-five fun projects in this amazing guidebook for beginners.

Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity.

Senior sleuth Sarah Miller takes center stage when quilting, country music, and murder combine in a crafty mystery that includes a bonus quilting pattern.

Learn how to create all-American items like bags, samplers, and quilts using a variety of crafting skills.

Bring the beauty of nature to your quilts and needlework projects with this guide featuring 25 mix-and-match botanical embroidery motifs.

Laura Coia shares 12 patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel.

Create a fairy tale world of unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and more with these paper-piecing projects by the author of Cute & Clever Totes.

"e;[A] handy, in-depth guide .

Learn to quilt with twelve modern projects from experienced teacher Jo Avery.

"e;Fans of handmade crafts will find much to enjoy in this slim but lovely volume .

One hundred spectacular antique quilts from one of the largest, privately held quilt and textile collections in the world.

Thirty timeless and bold folk-art designs from the author of Gorgeous Wool Applique.

First in the mystery series starring a senior sleuth with a passion for quilting-and quizzing suspects.

A retired widow takes a quilting cruise with friends-and proves herself a crafty amateur sleuth.

A retired widow is taking on new challenges-like managing a quilt shop, and solving a dangerous mystery.

Create an inviting little world bustling with life on a quilt or wallhanging!

The expanded edition of the ultimate no-math reference guide for quilters-featuring even more blocks, diagrams, and essential tips!

Sewing with luxurious felted wool, discover the secrets to dimensional appliqué that will add depth and drama to your home decor.

Turn your fat-quarter bundles into fabulous quilts with this guide featuring easy and versatile quilt patterns from an array of exciting designers.